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VPP RULES & GUIDE

Your guide to raising Virtual Pokémon by posting on PC! This is CHAPTER ONE of the guide, detailing our general rules and how to obtain a VPP. For more in-depth information, please consult CHAPTER TWO below.

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• Welcome to the newly created and very anticipated extension of PokeTrivia's VPP! This was originally invented by The Elite Ygseto & Omis, then made into the VPP that PC knows today by Caite-chan. Here you are able to obtain Pokémon and raise them alongside your post count as you post on the forums! The process is extremely simple, just ask for a Pokémon, wait for one of the approved team members to respond, and start raising your very own Virtual Pokémon Pet! Once you're done with your VPP, you can raise another one, trade it, or even put it towards earning a legendary Pokémon!
  
  
  GENERAL POKECOMMUNITY RULES
  
  ★ Community wide rules apply. That means no porn or graphic images, no advertising, and no linking to illegal/suspicious content. Common sense should guide your actions. If you need a refresher course, please read the global rules.
  
  ★ Don't spam. Spamming just to increase your post account is against the community rules. Raising Virtual Pokémon isn't a race, so have fun and try to make your posts meaningful! This is your chance to integrate with the community and post somewhere new!
  
  
  VPP SPECIFIC RULES
  
  ★ No cheating.
  ★ You need to have 10 posts to request your first VPP.
  ★ Only one Trainer Stats thread per Trainer, but you can make as many posts as you want in your thread.
  ★ Requests for Pokémon should only be made in this thread.
  ★ You must finish a VPP before you claim a new one - unless you're doing a tag-team.
  ★ You are responsible for updating your Trainer Stats when you obtain a new VPP, and for keeping track of your items and points.
  ★ You are not allowed to calculate your own VPPs.
  ★ You are responsible for asking for medals, ribbons or other rewards you may be eligible for.
  ★ You cannot retroactively get free VPPs based on your current post count. We will not backdate post counts under any circumstances.
  ★ Do not harass any VPP staff, we will get to your post as soon as we can!
  ★ If there is any problem, don't hesitate to contact a current VPP moderator!
• All requests for Virtual Pokémon should be made in the obtain thread. Please post the following form and fill it in with your own information:
  
  Name:
  Pokémon:
  Post Count:
  Fully Evolving?:
  Northern or Southern Hemisphere:
  *Do you have a Rainbow Stone?:
  *An item obtainable in the Shop
  
  With this information, the VPP staff will fulfil your request in the following format:
  
  Your Pokémon @ Your Post Count (meaning that you obtained the egg @ that post count)
  Hatch @ Your Post Count +15 (meaning that it will hatch once you've reached the post count stated here)
  Pokémon @ Level 100 Your Post Count +175 (meaning that your VPP will be fully raised once your post count reaches this number)
  Shiny: Yes/No (surprise!)
  Points: [N/A] (the VPP points are something you get for raising Pokémon)
  *Please keep in mind that some of the above will be different depending on the Pokémon requested.
  
  

  Pokémon you CANNOT claim as your first VPP

  › Legendaries
  › Unown
  › Mega Pokémon
  › Ultra Beasts
  › GMax Pokémon
  › Pairs & Trios
  › Alpha Pokémon
  › Terastal Pokémon
  › Glitched Pokemon
  
  **You can read more about Pairs & Trios in another Tab.
  
  

  I have my first VPP egg. What do I do with it???

  Once you have your egg, you can begin raising your new Virtual Pet! As you post on the PokéCommunity forums, your VPP will hatch and grow alongside your post count, simple! You keep track of your post count yourself, and once your VPP has reached Lv. 100, you can mark it as finished in your stats thread and return to the Obtain Your Pokémon thread to request a new one! Your points for raising that Pokémon will also be eligible to spend from then on.
  
  

  Got it! What else should I do?

  You'll need to create your very own Breeder Stats thread! When you receive your VPP, you should keep a record of the information we give you along with it. You can format it however you like, but be sure to keep a note of all the important things, such as when it was received and finished, what challenges or legendaries the Pokémon has been used towards, how many points you have, and any items you might have bought along the way!
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  
  Name: Pikachu
  Pikachu @ 6,002
  Hatch @ 6,017
  Raichu @ Level 100: 6,177
  Shiny: No
  Points: 70
  
  
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• So, we've got you interested! Good! Here we will explain how to get FREE VPPS. You must request any of these Pokémon by yourself, we won't go looking for people that are eligible!
  
  
  • 1) Birthday Pokémon (You get a free VPP and 100 points during the week of your birthday!)
  • 2) PC Anniversary Pokémon (You get a free VPP and 100 points during the week of your PC Anniversary!)
  • 3) Completing Challenges (More information, and points for each challenge can be found in the Challenge tab!)
  • 4) Completing GOLD Medals (More information on this can be found in the Medals tab!)
  • 5) Completing PLATINUM Medals (More information on this can be found in the Medals tab!)
  • 6) Earning 5 Ribbons (More information on this can be found in the Ribbons tab!)
  • 7) Master Pokémon (You get a free Pokémon for every 10 Pokémon you raise. See the Special tab for more information!)
  • 8) Event Giveaways (Be sure to check the Events tab regularly so you don't miss the fun!)
  • 9) Posting Milestones *
    
    - (0 - 500)
    - (500 - 1,250)
    - (1,250 - 5,000)
    - (5,000 - 10,000)
    - (10,000 - 25,000)
    - (25,000 - 55,000)
    - (55,000 - 100,000)
    - (100,000 - 200,000)
  
  * Because the Posting Milestone system is new, you are entitled to one free VPP for the post bracket you fall into and ONLY that bracket. You cannot retroactively collect 4 VPPs for having 15k posts. If you have 3,588 posts, you fall into the [1,250 - 5,000] bracket and can claim one free VPP*
• All Pokémon types are associated with a season of the year. Pokémon will get a discount of -15 posts if raised during their assigned season! If a Pokémon is dual type, then it qualifies for the discount if EITHER typing is currently in season.
  
  Dual type Pokémon do NOT count for a double discount however. For example - Pyroar (Fire/Normal) can be considered either a Summer or Winter Seasonal Pokémon for -15 posts, but Vikavolt (Bug/Electric) cannot be counted as -30 posts for its dual typing being seasonal in Summer. Nearly every Pokémon qualifies for the seasonal discount, but you can find the full list at the bottom of this tab!
  
  The seasons differ depending on which hemisphere you currently reside in. You can find the season chart below:
  
  
  
  
  
  

  SEASONS
  Northern Hemisphere

  ★ Summer: June, July, August
  
  

  FIRE

  BUG

  ELECTRIC

  POISON

  WATER

  
  ★ Fall/Autumn: September, October, November
  
  

  DARK

  ROCK

  DRAGON

  GHOST

  
  ★ Winter: December, January, February
  
  

  ICE

  FAIRY

  STEEL

  PSYCHIC

  NORMAL

  
  ★ Spring: March, April, May
  
  

  GRASS

  GROUND

  FLYING

  FIGHTING

  
  

  
  
  

  
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  SEASONS
  Southern Hemisphere

  ★ Summer: December, January, February
  
  

  FIRE

  BUG

  ELECTRIC

  POISON

  WATER

  
  ★ Fall/Autumn: March, April, May
  
  

  DARK

  ROCK

  DRAGON

  GHOST

  
  ★ Winter: June, July, August
  
  

  ICE

  FAIRY

  STEEL

  PSYCHIC

  NORMAL

  
  ★ Spring: September, October, November
  
  

  GRASS

  GROUND

  FLYING

  FIGHTING

  
  

  You can also check the forum header for what is in season for which hemisphere.
  
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  What VPPs Apply for Seasonal Discounts?

  - Regular Pokémon
  - Mega Pokémon
  - G-Max Pokémon
  - Terastal Pokémon that match the above, only if it qualified before Terastallization.
  - Alpha Pokémon
  - Ultra Beast Pokémon
  - Legendary Pokémon
  - Tag-Team Pokémon that match the above, but only if BOTH partners qualify for the seasonal discount!
• After you raise several VPPs, rare Pokémon will become available for you to obtain. A Legendary Pokémon can be obtained as early as your 4th VPP if you have the necessary types!
  
  You will need three DIFFERENT Pokémon to put towards gaining your desired Legendary. For example, if you have Pichu, Elekid, and Comfey (2 Electric and 1 Fairy), you qualify to raise a Tapu Koko! If you have Larvesta, Abra, and Torchic (2 Fire and 1 Psychic), you could raise Victini!
  
  A full list of Legendary Pokémon, and their requirements, are posted further below.
  
  You will need keep a record of what Legendary you have put your VPP towards in your stats.
  
  For example:
  
  
  
  
  Name: Pikachu
  Pikachu @ 6,002
  Hatch @ 6,017
  Raichu @ Level 100: 6,177
  Shiny: No
  Points: 70
  Used for: OBTAINING A ZAPDOS
  Challenge: Strike Down Like a Thunderstorm
  
  

  Legendary Pokémon Rules:

  
  
  • Legendaries take 240 posts to complete
  • Legendaries can be Seasonal and may also be raised as a Tag-Team if BOTH partners meet the requirements
  • In order to raise a Legendary Pokémon, you must raise other Pokémon first. Each Legendary has a unique set of 3 type requirements that must be fulfilled in order to obtain it.
  • You will need to complete 10 non-legendary Pokémon between every legendary you raise. This includes Mega/GMax Legendary forms. The only exception is your 1st Legendary & Arceus.
  • For Ultra Beast the same restrictions apply, but Ultra Beasts require 250 posts to complete
  • Ultra Beasts also require that one of the Pokémon put forth to claim it is a Legendary
  
  ARCEUS: After completing normal Arceus, you unlock the option to get its different type versions. Every one of those requires you to buy the respective plate from the Mart. Regular Arceus DOES NOT require the user to own a Plate. Arceus will then need 2 Normal and 1 Type Pokémon + the Type Plate (or 3 Normal + Legend Plate, in case you wish further Normal type Arceus). You DO NOT need to wait 10 Pokémon to do Type Arceus. Arceus does not apply for Seasonal, Club, or Tag-Team discounts.
  
  Kanto:
  › Articuno ~ 2 Ice, 1 Flying
  › Zapdos ~ 2 Electric, 1 Flying
  › Moltres ~ 2 Fire, 1 Flying
  › Mewtwo ~ 3 Psychic
  › Mew ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Ghost
  
  Johto:
  › Raikou ~ 3 Electric
  › Entei ~ 3 Fire
  › Suicune ~ 3 Water
  › Lugia ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Flying
  › Ho-Oh ~ 2 Fire, 1 Flying
  › Celebi ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Grass
  
  Hoenn:
  › Regirock ~ 3 Rock
  › Regice ~ 3 Ice
  › Registeel ~ 3 Steel
  › Latias ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Psychic
  › Latios ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Psychic
  › Kyogre ~ 3 Water
  › Primal Kyogre ~ 2 Water, 1 Ground + Blue Orb
  › Groudon ~ 3 Ground
  › Primal Groudon ~ 2 Ground, 1 Fire + Red Orb
  › Rayquaza ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Flying
  › Mega Rayquaza ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Flying + Rayquazite
  
  Mega Rayquaza: Requires both Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to be completed before being able to be requested
  
  › Jirachi ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Steel
  › Deoxys Normal Forme ~ 3 Psychic
  
  Deoxys: Requires 2 Psychic types and the purchase of a Meteorite to change formes
  
  Sinnoh:
  › Uxie ~ 2 Water, 1 Psychic
  › Mesprit ~ 2 Water, 1 Psychic
  › Azelf ~ 2 Water, 1 Psychic
  › Dialga ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Steel
  › Palkia ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Water
  › Heatran ~ 2 Steel, 1 Fire
  › Regigigas ~ 1 Rock, 1 Steel, 1 Ice
  › Cresselia ~ 3 Psychic
  › Phione ~ 3 Water
  › Manaphy ~ 3 Water
  › Darkrai ~ 3 Dark
  › Shaymin ~ 3 Grass
  › Shaymin (Sky Forme) ~ 2 Grass, 1 Flying
  › Giratina (Altered Forme) ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Ghost
  › Giratina (Origin Forme) ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Dark
  › Arceus ~ 3 Normal
  
  Arceus: Requires 2 Normal types, a Pokémon of the desired type and +1 Arceus Plate to change Types
  
  Unova:
  › Victini ~ 2 Fire, 1 Psychic
  › Cobalion ~ 2 Steel, 1 Fighting
  › Terrakion ~ 2 Rock, 1 Fighting
  › Virizion ~ 2 Grass, 1 Fighting
  › Tornadus Incarnate Forme ~ 3 Flying
  › Tornadus Therian Forme ~ 3 Flying
  › Thundurus Incarnate Forme ~ 2 Electric, 1 Flying
  › Thundurus Therian Forme ~ 2 Electric, 1 Flying
  › Landorus Incarnate Forme ~ 2 Ground, 1 Flying
  › Landorus Therian Forme ~ 2 Ground, 1 Flying
  › Enamorus Incernate Forme ~ 2 Fairy, 1 Flying
  › Enamorus Therian Forme ~ 2 Fairy, 1 Flying
  › Reshiram ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Fire
  › Zekrom ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Electric
  › Kyurem ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Ice
  › White Kyurem ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Ice
  › Black Kyurem ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Ice
  › Keldeo ~ 2 Water, 1 Fighting
  › Keldeo Resolute Form ~ 2 Water, 1 Fighting
  › Meloetta (Aria Forme) ~ 2 Normal, 1 Psychic
  › Meloetta (Pirouette Forme) ~ 2 Normal, 1 Fighting
  › Genesect (Standard) ~ 1 Bug, 1 Steel, 1 Normal
  
  Genesect: Requires 1 Bug type, 1 Steel type + 1 Drive to change formes
  
  Kalos:
  › Xerneas Active Mode ~ 3 Fairy
  › Xerneas Neutral Mode ~ 3 Fairy
  › Yveltal ~ 2 Dark, 1 Flying
  › Zygarde Complete Forme ~ 2 Ground, 1 Dragon
  › Zygarde 50% Forme ~ 2 Ground, 1 Dragon
  › Zygarde 10% Forme ~ 2 Ground, 1 Dragon
  › Diancie ~ 2 Rock, 1 Fairy
  › Hoopa Confined ~ 2 Ghost, 1 Psychic
  › Hoopa Unbound ~ 2 Dark, 1 Psychic
  › Volcanion ~ 2 Fire, 1 Water OR 2 Water, 1 Fire
  
  Alola:
  › Cosmog ~ 3 Psychic
  › Cosmoem ~ 3 Psychic
  › Solgaleo ~ 2 Steel, 1 Psychic
  › Lunala ~ 2 Ghost, 1 Psychic
  › Necrozma (Standard) ~ 3 Psychic
  › Dusk Mane Necrozma ~ 2 Steel, 1 Psychic
  › Dawn Wings Necrozma ~ 2 Ghost, 1 Psychic
  › Ultra Necrozma ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Dragon + Ultranecrozium Z
  › Magearna ~ 2 Steel, 1 Fairy
  › Marshadow ~ 2 Fighting, 1 Ghost
  › Zeraora ~ 3 Electric
  › Type: Null ~ 3 Normal
  › Silvally ~ 3 Normal Types
  
  Type: Null is not required to obtain Silvally. It uses the same requirements as any legendary Pokémon.
  
  › Silvally [Type] ~ 2 Normal Types + 1 Memory Disc
  › Tapu Koko ~ 2 Electric, 1 Fairy
  › Tapu Lele ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Fairy
  › Tapu Bulu ~ 2 Grass, 1 Fairy
  › Tapu Fini ~ 2 Water, 1 Fairy
  › Meltan ~ 3 Steel
  › Melmetal ~ 3 Steel
  
  Alola – Ultra Beasts:
  › Nihilego ~ 2 Rock, 1 Poison
  › Buzzwole ~ 2 Bug, 1 Fighting
  › Pheromosa ~ 2 Fighting, 1 Bug
  › Xurkitree ~ 3 Electric
  › Celesteela ~ 2 Steel, 1 Flying
  › Kartana ~ 2 Grass, 1 Steel
  › Guzzlord ~ 2 Dark, 1 Dragon
  › Poipole ~ 2 Poison, 1 Dragon
  › Naganadel ~ 2 Poison, 1 Dragon
  › Stakataka ~ 2 Rock, 1 Steel
  › Blacephalon ~ 2 Fire, 1 Ghost
  
  Galar:
  › Zacian ~ 3 Fairy
  › Zacian (Sword Forme) ~ 1 Fairy, 1 Steel & Aegislash (Sword Stance)
  › Zamazenta ~ 3 Fighting
  › Zamazenta (Sheild Forme) ~ 1 Fighting, 1 Steel & Aegislash (Sheild Stance)
  › Eternatus (Standard) ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Poison
  › Eternamax Eternatus ~ 2 Dragon, 1 Poison
  › Calyrex (Standard) ~ 2 Grass, 1 Psychic
  › Ice Rider Calyrex ~ 2 Ice, 1 Psychic
  › Shadow Rider Calyrex ~ 2 Ghost, 1 Psychic
  › Kubfu ~ 3 Fighting
  › Urshifu (Single Strike) ~ 2 Fighting, 1 Dark
  › Urshifu (Rapid Strike) ~ 2 Fighting, 1 Water
  › Zarude (Standard or Dada) ~ 2 Grass, 1 Dark
  › Glastrier ~ 3 Ice
  › Spectrier ~ 3 Ghost
  
  › Galarian Articuno ~ 2 Psychic, 1 Flying
  › Galarian Zapdos ~ 2 Fighting, 1 Flying
  › Galarian Moltres ~ 2 Dark, 1 Flying
  › Regieleki ~ 3 Electric
  › Regidrago ~ 3 Dragon
  
  Paldea:
  › Koraidon ~ 2 Fighting, 1 Dragon
  › Miraidon ~ 2 Electric, 1 Dragon
  › Ting-Lu ~ 2 Ground, 1 Dark.
  › Chien-Pao ~ 2 Ice, 1 Dark.
  › Wo-Chien ~ 2 Grass, 1 Dark.
  › Chi-Yu ~ 2 Fire, 1 Dark
  › Walking Wake ~ 2 Water, 1 Dragon
  › Iron Leaves ~ 2 Grass, 1 Psychic
  
  › Munkidori ~ 2 Poison, 1 Psychic
  › Okidogi ~ 2 Poison, 1 Fighting
  › Fezandipiti ~ 2 Poison, 1 Fairy
  › Ogerpon (Teal Mask) ~ 3 Grass
  › Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) ~ 2 Grass, 1 Water
  › Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) ~ 2 Grass, 1 Fire
  › Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) ~ 2 Grass, 1 Rock
  
  › Raging Bolt ~ 2 Electric, 1 Dragon
  › Gouging Fire ~ 2 Fire, 1 Dragon
  › Iron Boulder ~ 2 Rock, 1 Psychic
  › Iron Crown ~ 2 Steel, 1 Psychic
  › Terapagos (any form) ~ 3 Normal
  › Pecharunt ~ 2 Poison, 1 Ghost
• It's time to work with your fellow Pokémon Trainers to raise a Pokémon together. This will be a once in a while type event. Keep an eye on the Events tab for the next one!
  
  How does it work? Well everyone will nominate one Non-Legendary / Ultra Beast Pokémon and then the VPP Team will select one of them at random for us all to raise together! Sometimes a community Pokémon will also be pre-determined by staff for certain events.
  
  So how many posts will it take? It depends! Each event will have a base post number, let's use 1,000 posts as an example. These are divided by the amount of participants! So if 8 people sign up then it will take 125 posts each, if 10 sign up then it will cost just 100 posts each, and so on! Obviously the more people that sign up the better and the less posts we all have to make!
  
  So what's the catch? Well... if any of us fail to finish our part then nobody will get the VPP, so please only sign up if you're reasonable confident of finishing your quota!
  
  A Community event will usually look like the following:
  
  VPP Staff will announce a Community Day and everyone involved will have a WEEK to post a Pokémon.
  VPP Staff will then roll the dice to see which one we will raise and whether or not it will be shiny.
  You will then post your current post count and we will then give you your post requirement to complete.
  Once you've completed your posts, reply in the thread so we can cross you off.
  Once everyone has completed their posts, you then can add the Pokémon to your stats and will be able to be used for anything in VPP.
  Unless staff has explicitly stated otherwise, users cannot recommend a Legendary, Ultra Beast, Mega, GMax, Alpha, or Noble Pokémon etc.
  
  Please note, we may hold Community events with different posting requirements depending on the occasion!
• There are certain Pokémon that have special requirements to obtain and raise. Some of these Pokémon also have their own set of mechanics that differ from regular VPPs.
  
  › Shiny Pokémon
  For nearly every Pokémon you request, we will roll a 100-sided dice and any number 25 or below will give you a shiny, so a 25% chance! If you own a Rainbow Stone, your chances of a shiny increases to a generous 35% every time!
  
  › Master Pokémon
  Once you have completed 10 full VPPs you reach "VPP Master Status". You may choose one of any Pokémon (other than a Legendary/Ultra Beast, Mega, Gigantamax, Alpha, Noble, Terastal, Glitched Pokemon, or a Pair/Trio) to add to your completed collection without any post requirement. These Master Pokémon do count towards the 10 VPPs between Legendary Pokémon.
  
  For every 10 full VPPs you complete, you may obtain another Master Pokémon, so make sure you keep count! If you miss your window and complete 14 VPPs before requesting a Master, those additional 4 Pokémon DO NOT get added to your total, it will still be 10 more completed VPPs before you can claim your next one
  
  › Birthday / Challenge / Reward Pokémon
  Reward Pokémon for beating challenges, collecting medals & ribbons, celebrations or for various other activities, follow similar rules as Master Pokémon: You can choose one Pokémon (other than a Legendary/Ultra Beast, Mega, Gigantamax, Alpha, Noble, Terastal, Glitched Pokemon, or a Pair/Trio) to add to your completed collection without any post requirement. These Pokémon also do count towards the 10 VPPs between Legendary Pokémon.
  
  › Pokémon Forms (with different Types): Sometimes to prevent redundancy, we assign different typings to various Pokémon in an effort to incentivize users to collect them all. Different types means they can be used in different challenges and applied for different medals:
  
  • Vivillon (Archipelago Pattern) - you replace one type with Electric
  • Vivillon (Continental Pattern) - you replace one type with Rock
  • Vivillon (Elegant Pattern) - you replace one type with Fairy
  • Vivillon (Garden Pattern) - you replace one type with Poison
  • Vivillon (High Plains Pattern) - you replace one type with Flying
  • Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern) - you replace one type with Ice
  • Vivillon (Jungle Pattern) - you replace one type with Fighting
  • Vivillon (Marine Pattern) - you replace one type with Ghost
  • Vivillon (Meadow Pattern) - you replace one type with Grass
  • Vivillon (Modern Pattern) - you replace one type with Normal
  • Vivillon (Monsoon Pattern) - you replace one type with Dark
  • Vivillon (Ocean Pattern) - you replace one type with Water
  • Vivillon (Polar Pattern) - you replace one type with Dragon
  • Vivillon (River Pattern) - you replace one type with Bug
  • Vivillon (Sandstorm Pattern) - you replace one type with Ground
  • Vivillon (Savanna Pattern) - you replace one type with Psychic
  • Vivillon (Sun Pattern) - you replace one type with Fire
  • Vivillon (Tundra Pattern) - you replace one type with Steel
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  • Deerling & Sawsbuck (Spring) - Normal / Grass
  • Deerling & Sawsbuck (Summer) - Normal / Fire
  • Deerling & Sawsbuck (Fall) - Normal / Ground
  • Deerling & Sawsbuck (Winter) - Normal / Ice
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  • Genesect (Normal) - Bug / Steel
  • Genesect (Shock Drive) - Bug / Electric
  • Genesect (Burn Drive) - Bug / Fire
  • Genesect (Chill Drive) - Bug / Ice
  • Genesect (Douse Drive) - Bug / Water
    ~
  • Furfrou (Natural) - Normal
  • Furfrou (Star) - Ice
  • Furfrou (Diamond) - Fire
  • Furfrou (Heart) - Psychic
  • Furfrou (Pharaoh) - Ghost
  • Furfrou (Kabuki) - Fighting
  • Furfrou (La Reine) - Steel
  • Furfrou (Matron) - Fairy
  • Furfrou (Dandy) - Grass
  • Furfrou (Debutante) - Electric
    ~
  • Alcremie (Strawberry) - Fire
  • Alcremie (Berry) - Ice
  • Alcremie (Heart) - Psychic
  • Alcremie (Clover) - Grass
  • Alcremie (Flower) - Bug
  • Alcremie (Star) - Electric
  • Alcremie (Ribbon) - Ghost
  
  › Collectable Pokémon
  These are special Pokémon that you can't request. These Pokémon are obtained through special events or Community events. Only VPP Mods can release these Pokémon for Trainers to collect. The list will be updated as new Pokémon are added.
  
  • Spiky-eared Pichu
  • Fancy Pattern Vivillon
  • Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon
  • Original Cap Pikachu
  • Hoenn Cap Pikachu
  • Partner Cap Pikachu
  • Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
  • Unova Cap Pikachu
  • Kalos Cap Pikachu
  • Alola Cap Pikachu
  • World Cap Pikachu
  • Cosplay Pikachu
  • Pikachu Rock Star
  • Pikachu Belle
  • Pikachu Pop Star
  • Pikachu, Ph.D
  • Pikachu Libre
  • Eternal Flower Floette
  • Ash's Greninja
  • Starmobiles
  › Unown
  
  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  
  Unown are a unique kind of Pokémon. They only require 25 posts each to complete. They come with their own special gimmick: if you raise enough Unown you can claim a free VPP by "spelling it out".
  
  Example 1: You want a Ponyta? Ponyta has 6 letters in its name, so we simply multiply the post requirement for an Unown by the number of letters in the Pokémon's name.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  25 x 6 = 150.
  A non-seasonal Ponyta would be 175 posts, so you'd get a good discount!
  
  But, for other Pokémon, it might not be worth going the Unown route to obtain them:
  Example 2: Magikarp. If it's not seasonal than it will take 175 posts to finish.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  25 x 8 = 200
  If you try to spell it out with Unown that's 8 letters meaning 200 posts total to complete. So, that would not be worth it. It would be better to wait until Magikarp is in season or have a Club discount applied.
  
  Keep in mind that you can use every individual Unown you raised towards a single free VPP only. If you used an Unown (A) for an Alomomola then you need to raise another Unown (A) if you want to get an Absol. Likewise, if a Pokémon's name contains a letter multiple times, you need to raise those letter Unown multiple times, as well. In order to get a free Alomomola you need two Unown (A, L, M) and three Unown (O) to spell its name fully.
  
  Getting All Unown
  There's currently a total of 28 Unown, so multiplying 28 by 25 is equals 700 posts if you go from "A" to "?". Obtaining them all means completing the Unown challenge, medal requirements, and adding Pokemon to your collection!
  
  You cannot use Unown to:
  - Speedrun a Master Challenge (10 VPPs)
  - Obtain Legendary Pokémon
  - Obtain GMax Pokémon
  - Obtain Mega Pokémon
  - Obtain Alpha Pokémon
  - Obtain Noble Pokémon
  - Obtain Terastal Pokémon
  - Obtain Glitched Pokemon
  - Obtain Pairs & Tros
  - Obtain Fully Evolved Pokémon
  - To complete the "Gone Mental Challenge" (requires 6 Psychic Types)
  
  They do NOT apply for:
  - Seasonal discounts
  - Tag-Teams
  - Club discounts
  
  You do not get any additional perks for obtaining them "in order". Any organization of Unown is fine as long as you collect them all eventually, or specifically spell out a Pokémon
  
  › MissingNo. & Forms *Coming Soon!!!*
  
  
  
  

  

  
  Original Red/Blue/Green MissingNo.
  

  Ketsuban

  BIRD

  NORMAL

  1999 Posts
  190 Points
  
  
  

  

  
  Original Fossil Aerodactyl MissingNo.
  

  Kaseki Tori

  BIRD

  FLYING

  1999 Posts
  190 Points
  
  
  

  

  

  
  Original Kabutops MissingNo.
  

  Kokakurui

  BIRD

  WATER

  1999 Posts
  190 Points
  
  
  

  

  

  
  Original Ghost MissingNo.
  

  Yuurei

  BIRD

  GHOST

  1999 Posts
  190 Points
  
  
  

  

  
  Original Yellow MissingNo.
  

  Kiiro no Suji

  BIRD

  ELECTRIC

  1999 Posts
  190 Points

  
  
  MissingNo. notes:
  - MissingNo. cannot be seasonal, and does not qualify for any other discounts.
  - You must raise an original Red/Blue/Green MissingNo. first, before you can unlock the other forms.
  - MissingNo. can be raised as part of a tag-team, but be warned... you may encounter a glitch if you try! ;)
  ​
• To obtain a Mega Pokémon, you will need to buy a Mega Ring and the appropriate Mega Stone for the Pokémon you'd like to raise. They will take 200 posts to complete, unless they qualify for any discounts such as Seasonal etc.
  
  You cannot retroactively use a Mega Stone on an existing Pokémon. Your completed Venusaur will not become a Mega Venusaur if you buy a Venusaurite. You will have to raise another Bulbasaur with the intention of Mega Evolving it.
  
  REMEMBER:
  Some Mega Evolutions have a different typing from their non-Mega counterparts! Always doublecheck so your Medal collection stays organized!*
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Regular Megas:

  › Mega Venusaur - Mega Stone: Venusaurite
  › Mega Charizard X - Mega Stone: Charizardite X
  › Mega Charizard Y - Mega Stone: Charizardite Y
  › Mega Blastoise - Mega Stone: Blastoisinite
  › Mega Alakazam - Mega Stone: Alakazite
  › Mega Gengar - Mega Stone: Gengarite
  › Mega Kangaskhan - Mega Stone: Kangaskhanite
  › Mega Pinsir - Mega Stone: Pinsirite
  › Mega Gyarados - Mega Stone: Gyaradosite
  › Mega Aerodactyl - Mega Stone: Aerodactylite
  › Mega Mewtwo X - Mega Stone: Mewtwonite X*
  › Mega Mewtwo Y - Mega Stone: Mewtwonite Y*
  › Mega Ampharos - Mega Stone: Ampharosite
  › Mega Scizor - Mega Stone: Scizorite
  › Mega Heracross - Mega Stone: Heracronite
  › Mega Houndoom - Mega Stone: Houndoominite
  › Mega Tyranitar - Mega Stone: Tyranitarite
  › Mega Blaziken - Mega Stone: Blazikenite
  › Mega Gardevoir - Mega Stone: Gardevoirite
  › Mega Mawile - Mega Stone: Mawilite
  › Mega Aggron - Mega Stone: Aggronite
  › Mega Medicham - Mega Stone: Medichamite
  › Mega Manectric - Mega Stone: Manectite
  › Mega Banette - Mega Stone: Banettite
  › Mega Absol - Mega Stone: Absolite
  › Mega Latias - Mega Stone: Latiasite*
  › Mega Latios - Mega Stone: Latiosite*
  › Mega Garchomp - Mega Stone: Garchompite
  › Mega Lucario - Mega Stone: Lucarionate
  › Mega Abomasnow - Mega Stone: Abomasite
  › Mega Beedrill - Mega Stone: Beedrillite
  › Mega Pidgeot - Mega Stone: Pidgeotite
  › Mega Slowbro - Mega Stone: Slowbronite
  › Mega Steelix - Mega Stone: Steelixite
  › Mega Sceptile - Mega Stone: Sceptilite
  › Mega Swampert - Mega Stone: Swampertite
  › Mega Blaziken - Mega Stone: Blazikenite
  › Mega Sableye - Mega Stone: Sablenite
  › Mega Sharpedo - Mega Stone: Sharpedonite
  › Mega Camerupt - Mega Stone: Cameruptite
  › Mega Altaria - Mega Stone: Altarianite
  › Mega Glalie - Mega Stone: Glalitite
  › Mega Salamence - Mega Stone: Salamencite
  › Mega Metagross - Mega Stone: Metagrossite
  › Mega Lopunny - Mega Stone: Lopunnite
  › Mega Gallade - Mega Stone: Galladite
  › Mega Audino - Mega Stone: Audinite
  › Mega Diancie - Mega Stone: Diancite*
  
  
  *These Pokémon are still considered legendaries and therefore follow the same rules as them. See "Legendary" Tab for more information.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Primal Kyogre & Groudon:

  The Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon aren't like the other Mega Evolutions. They gain Primal Reversion forms, accessible when holding the correct Reversion Orb. You can purchase the Orbs at the Mart other Mega Stones.
  
  › Primal Reversion Kyogre - Reversion Orb: Blue Orb
  › Primal Reversion Groudon - Reversion Orb: Red Orb
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Mega Rayquaza:

  Mega Rayquaza is a very special Pokemon. You are required to have BOTH Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon completed to obtain it.
• You will need to buy a Gigantamax Band to unlock the ability to request GMax Pokémon. You will also need a Gigantamax Candy, which is a consumable item used for every GMax Pokémon you raise. Gigantamax Pokémon take 225 posts to complete, unless they qualify for any discounts such as Seasonal etc.
  
  
  Like Mega Pokémon, Gigantamax Pokémon will be considered a different Pokémon. You can't use a GMax Candy retroactively on Pokémon you've already completed.
  
  
  GMax Pokémon apply for Tag-Teams, Seasonal discounts, and Club discounts.
  
  List of G-Max Pokémon:
  
  • Gigantamax Snorlax
  • Gigantamax Charizard
  • Gigantamax Pikachu
  • Gigantamax Eevee
  • Gigantamax Butterfree
  • Gigantamax Meowth
  • Gigantamax Corviknight
  • Gigantamax Alcremie
  • Gigantamax Drednaw
  • Gigantamax Machamp
  • Gigantamax Gengar
  • Gigantamax Toxtricity (Amped Form)
  • Gigantamax Toxtricity (Lowkey Form)
  • Gigantamax Melmetal*
  • Gigantamax Coalossal
  • Gigantamax Sandaconda
  • Gigantamax Centiskorch
  • Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
  • Gigantamax Hatterene
  • Gigantamax Copperajah
  • Gigantamax Duraludon
  • Gigantamax Flapple
  • Gigantamax Appletun
  • Gigantamax Orbeetle
  • Gigantamax Garbodor
  • Gigantamax Kingler
  • Gigantamax Lapras
  • Gigantamax Inteleon
  • Gigantamax Cinderace
  • Gigantamax Rillaboom
  • Gigantamax Urshifu*
  • Gigantamax Venusaur
  • Gigantamax Blastoise
  
  *These Pokémon are still considered legendaries and therefore follow the same rules as them. See "Legendary" Tab for more information.
• To obtain a Terastal Pokémon, you will need to buy a Tera Orb. They will take 200 posts to complete, unless they qualify for any discounts such as Seasonal, Club, etc.
  
  A Terastal Pokémon gain an extra type, so, for example, Tera Ice Pikachu is treated as an Electric / Ice Pokémon for the purposes of Legendaries, Medals, Challenges, etc.
  
  You can pick any Tera Type as long as it is not Bird and the Pokémon you're trying to Terastallize isn't a reward for an event, challenge, wasn't obtained via Pair / Trio and isn't Unown. You also cannot retroactively Terastallize Pokémon you already have.
  
  Terastal Pokémon may only qualifiy for a type based discount (such as the Seasonal discount or the Club discount) if they already had that type before the Tera Type. Having that type as the Tera type also may not give a "double discount".
• Some Pokémon can be raised in predefined pairs or trios. A pair of Pokémon takes 300 posts to complete, while a trio will need 450 posts.
  
  Each Pokémon in a pair/trio can be used separately towards requirements, challenges, medals, etc, just as with normal Pokémon.
  
  Some pairs/trios require you to use an existing VPP to obtain them, in much the same way legendaries do.
  
  Pairs and Trios cannot be shiny.
  
  Pairs/Trios don't qualify for tag-teams or for seasonal and club discounts.
  
  

  Pairs/Trios WITHOUT Conditions

  › Kanto Rattata & Alolan Rattata
  › Butterfree & Beedrill
  › Kanto Sandshrew & Alolan Sandshrew
  › Kanto Vulpix & Alolan Vulpix
  › Vileplume & Bellossom
  › Dugtrio & Wugtrio
  › Poliwrath & Politoed
  › Tentacruel & Toedscruel
  › Kanto Ponyta & Galarian Ponyta
  › Kanto Slowbro & Johto Slowking
  › Kanto Grimer & Alolan Grimer
  › Magikarp & Feebas
  › Johto Typhlosion & Hisuian Typhlosion
  › Quagsire & Clodsire
  › Smeargle & Grafaiai
  › Beautifly & Dustox
  › Ninjask & Shedinja
  › Plusle & Minun
  › Illumise & Volbeat
  › Solrock & Lunatone
  › Gorebyss & Huntail
  › Wormadam & Mothim
  › West Gastrodon & East Gastrodon
  › Unovan Samurott & Hisuian Samurott
  › Unovan Darumaka & Galarian Darukama
  › Unovan Yamask & Galarian Yamask
  › Unovan Zorua & Hisuian Zorua
  › Solosis & Gothita
  › Unovan Braviary & Hisuian Braviary
  › Rufflet & Vullaby
  › Alolan Decidueye & Hisuian Decidueye
  › Dondozo & Tatsugiri
  
  › Meowth, Alolan Meowth, & Galarian Meowth
  
  

  Pairs/Trios WITH Conditions

  
  › Nidoran Male & Nidoran Female - Requires 1 Poison or 1 Ground Type
  › Kanto Tauros & Miltank - Requires 1 Normal Type
  › Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed) and Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) - Requires 1 Fighting type
  › Omastar & Kabutops - Requires 1 Rock or 1 Water Type
  › Espeon & Umbreon - Requires 1 Psychic or 1 Dark Type
  › Gardevoir & Gallade - Requires 1 Psychic Type
  › Glalie & Froslass - Requires 1 Ice Type
  › Cradily & Armaldo - Requires 1 Rock Type
  › Bastiodon & Rampardos - Requires 1 Rock Type
  › Hippopotas(M) & Hippopotas(F) - Requires 1 Ground Type
  › Leafeon & Glaceon - Requires 1 Grass or 1 Ice Type
  › Sawk & Throh - Requires 1 Fighting Type
  › Red-Striped Basculin & Blue-Striped Basculin - Requires 1 Water Type
  › Tirtouga & Archen - Requires 1 Rock Type
  › Escavalier & Accelgor - Requires 1 Bug Type
  › Spritzee & Swirlix - Requires 1 Fairy Type
  › Inkay & Binacle - Requires 1 Dark or 1 Rock Type
  › Clauncher & Skrelp - Requires 1 Ghost Type
  › Tyrunt & Amaura - Requires 1 Rock Type
  › Pumpkaboo & Phantump - Requires 1 Ghost or 1 Grass Type
  › Armarouge & Ceruledge - Requires 1 Fire
  
  › Vaporeon, Jolteon, & Flareon - Requires 2 Water / Electric / Fire Types
  Example: 1 Electric & 1 Fire, 1 Water & 1 Fire, & 1 Fire/ 1 Electric
  › Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop - Requires 2 Fighting Types
  › Pansage, Panpour, & Pansear - Requires 2 Grass / Water / Fire Types
  Example: 1 Grass & 1 Fire, 1 Water & 1 Fire, & 1 Fire/ 1 Grass
• Alongside raising your own VPPs, you can raise another Pokémon with a partner as part of a tag-team!
  
  All you need to do is find a teammate, then decide on a Pokémon to raise together! BOTH tag-team members will need to finish their post requirement before the Pokémon can be considered complete. Once you have finished your part, let us know in the in the DCC Thread. You will then have to wait for your partner to finish their half, if they haven't already.
  
  If an Event is taking place then Event rules supersede normal Tag Team rules regarding amount of posts to complete etc. Both partners require a Rainbow Stone to have an increased chance of a shiny as a Tag-Team. Both partners will also need to have all items, and have fulfilled all requirements, necessary to raise the Pokémon.
  
  Pokémon that otherwise qualify for seasonal or club discounts will also receive the discount with tag-teams, but only if both partners are eligible. These do not stack and cannot be used at the same time.
  
  Each partner must fill out this form, and post it in the obtain thread. VPP staff will then action your request.
  
  Name:
  Partner:
  Pokémon:
  Fully Evolving:
  Post Count:
  Northern or Southern Hemisphere:
  Own a Rainbow Stone:
  
  

  Inactivity Clause

  If your partner has not posted for four weeks and you have already finished your half then you can make an inactive partner request. In this request please provide a link to your finishing post, as well. Once approved, you will be able to consider your tag-team Pokémon complete and can then use it towards requirements. You will also be able to start another tag-team if desired. The inactive partner will still be liable to finish their half if they return before they can consider it complete.
  
  

  Things you can Tag-Team!

  
  
  • Regular Pokémon (200 posts)
    No requirements
  • Seasonal Pokemon (185 posts)
    Users must be within the same Hemisphere
  • Club Pokémon (170 posts)
    Both users must be in the same club
  • Mega Pokémon (210 posts)
    Both partners must have a Mega Ring & Mega Stone of choice
  • GMax Pokémon (225 posts)
    Both partners must have the GMax Band & Candy
  • Terastal Pokémon (210 posts)
    Both partners must have a Tera Orb and agree to the same Tera Type
  • Alpha Pokémon (180 posts)
    Both partners must have an Alpha Voucher
  • Legendary (260 posts)
    Both partners must have 10+ VPPs since their last Legendary
  • Ultra Beast Pokémon (280 posts)
    Both partners must have 10+ VPPs since their last Legendary + meet the 1 Legendary requirement
• Alpha Pokémon are required to obtain a Noble Pokémon. You can obtain them by purchasing a permanent, reusable upgrade in the Mart: the "Alpha Voucher". Simply ask for your VPP to be Alpha and the staff will give you the information as normal.
  
  
  • Regular Alphas are worth 90 points and require 200 posts.
  • Seasonal Alphas are worth 90 points and require 185 posts.
  • Club Alphas are worth 90 points and require 170 posts.
  • Tag-Team Alphas are worth 90 points and require 180 posts.
  • Tag-Team & Seasonal Alphas are worth 90 points and require 165 posts.
  
  

  Noble Pokémon

  Because of their rarity, Noble Pokémon have a special set of requirements before you can obtain one. Each Noble Pokémon will require you to raise 6 Alpha Pokémon from their allocated list of Alpha Pokémon below. Once you can prove you've raised 6 Alpha Pokémon - you are able to obtain your Noble Pokémon for FREE + 100 points.
  
  If you raise an Alpha Gyarados, that would still count for Kleavor, because you technically raised an Alpha Magikarp.
  
  Every completed Alpha counts towards a Noble only once.
  
  
  
  
  

  › Obtain Kleavor

  
  
  

  • Luxio
  • Rapidash
  • Heracross
  • Floatzel
  • Gyarados
  • Snorlax
  • Stantler
  • Graveler
  • Blissey
  • Parasect
  • Staravia
  • Alakazam
  • Infernape
  • Kricketune
  • Magikarp
  • Golbat
  • Lopunny
  • Bibarel
  • Scyther

  
  

  
  
  

  › Obtain Lilligant

  
  
  

  • Lickilicky
  • Roserade
  • Rhyhorn
  • Raichu
  • Onix
  • Whiscash
  • Carnivine
  • Vespiquen
  • Tangrowth
  • Skuntank
  • Ursaring
  • Pachirisu
  • Toxicroak
  • Hippowdon
  • Torterra
  • Sliggoo
  • Ursaluna
  • Yanmega

  
  

  
  
  

  › Obtain Arcanine

  
  
  

  • Mothim
  • Empoleon
  • Qwilfish
  • Gastrodon
  • Ninetails
  • Lumineon
  • Tentacruel
  • Purugly
  • Octillery
  • Machoke
  • Drapion
  • Walrein
  • Mantine
  • Gyarados
  • Ambipom
  • Golduck
  • Dusknoir
  • Chansey

  
  

  
  
  

  › Obtain Electrode

  
  
  

  • Electivire
  • Luxray
  • Gligar
  • Gabite
  • Gliscor
  • Mismagius
  • Rhyperior
  • Probopass
  • Steelix
  • Bronzong
  • Carnivine
  • Golem
  • Goodra
  • Clefable
  • Mothim

  
  

  
  
  

  › Obtain Avalugg

  
  
  

  • Gallade
  • Chimecho
  • Machamp
  • Sneasel
  • Mamoswine
  • Gardevoir
  • Abomasnow
  • Swinub
  • Piloswine
  • Glalie
  • Electabuzz
  • Froslass
  • Lucario
  • Garchomp

• Frequently Asked Questions #1

  Q: I'm still confused, how does this work?
  A: Ask for a VPP, raise the VPP by posting, complete the VPP by reaching the post requirement, and repeat! You are not required to participate in the more complex aspects of this game. This is about having fun and can be as simple or complicated as you want!
  
  
  Q: Can my VPP be shiny / have special coloring?
  A: Most VPPs you receive have a chance of being shiny! There are also other ways of receiving them such as special events!
  
  
  Q: Does my VPP have to be shiny if I don't want it to be?
  A: Of course not! Just let us know you don't want a shiny when you request the Pokémon
  
  
  Q: Noble Electrode and Noble Arcanine both require an Alpha Mothim, can I use it for both?
  A: No. Out of the list of 5 Noble Pokémon, there is some crossover with the Alpha Pokémon used to obtain them. However, you cannot use 1 Alpha to apply for 2 Nobles. You can, however, obtain 2 Alpha Mothim and use them for the purpose of getting Noble Electrode and Noble Arcanine respectively.

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YOUR VPPS & MORE

Your guide to raising Virtual Pokémon by posting on PC! This is CHAPTER TWO of the guide, detailing how to interact with the game in a more in-depth manner! For more other information, please consult CHAPTER ONE above.

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Rules Challenges Points Badges Ribbons Events Clubs Trading FAQ #2

• Welcome to the newly created and very anticipated extension of PokeTrivia's VPP! This was originally invented by The Elite Ygseto & Omis, then made into the VPP that PC knows today by Caite-chan. Here you are able to obtain Pokémon and raise them alongside your post count as you post on the forums! The process is extremely simple, just ask for a Pokémon, wait for one of the approved team members to respond, and start raising your very own Virtual Pokémon Pet! Once you're done with your VPP, you can raise another one, trade it, or even put it towards earning a legendary Pokémon!
  
  
  
  GENERAL POKECOMMUNITY RULES
  
  ★ Community wide rules apply. That means no porn or graphic images, no advertising, and no linking to illegal/suspicious content. Common sense should guide your actions. If you need a refresher course, please read the global rules.
  
  
  ★ Don't spam. Spamming just to increase your post account is against the community rules. Raising Virtual Pokémon isn't a race, so have fun and try to make your posts meaningful! This is your chance to integrate with the community and post somewhere new!
  
  
  
  VPP SPECIFIC RULES
  
  ★ No cheating.
  ★ You need to have 10 posts to request your first VPP.
  ★ Only one Trainer Stats thread per Trainer, but you can make as many posts as you want in your thread.
  ★ Requests for Pokémon should only be made in this thread.
  ★ You must finish a VPP before you claim a new one - unless you're doing a tag-team.
  ★ You are responsible for updating your Trainer Stats when you obtain a new VPP, and for keeping track of your items and points.
  ★ You are not allowed to calculate your own VPPs.
  ★ You are responsible for asking for medals, ribbons or other rewards you may be eligible for.
  ★ You cannot retroactively get free VPPs based on your current post count. We will not backdate post counts under any circumstances.
  ★ Do not harass any VPP staff, we will get to your post as soon as we can!
  ★ If there is any problem, don't hesitate to contact a current VPP moderator!
• You can assign your VPPs towards official VPP challenges for extra rewards! When you use a VPP for a challenge, make sure to list which challenge it is being applied towards in your Trainer Stats - each VPP can only be used for one challenge! - if you want to attempt multiple challenges that feature the same VPP, then you will need to raise more than one of that Pokémon!
  Below are listed some basic rules and guides for challenges:
  
  
  • Completing a challenge will earn you ONE free regular VPP of your choice and a pre-determined number of points. (Please see the "Reward Pokémon" section under the "Special" tab in part one of this guide for more information on what types of VPPs you can claim)
  • You can only use your VPP's towards one challenge. Example: If you use Carnivine for the Team Rocket James challenge you can NOT use it again for any other challenge.
  • Challenges will usually require you to raise a minimum of 4 Pokémon. Some challenges may have considerably more.
  • Fully evolved Pokémon count for challenges that list their not-fully evolved form unless stated otherwise. Example: You have an Arcanine but the James Challenge requires Growlithe - Arcanine still counts because it was a Growlithe as you raised it.
  • Alpha Pokemon, Gigantamax and Megas can also be used unless a challenge explicitly requires Pokemon of one of these mechanics. For example: you can not use a Gigantamax Scizor when the challenge requires Mega Scizor.
  
  ONE TIME CHALLENGE: You can complete only once.
  
  MULTIPLE TIME CHALLENGES: You can complete more than once with different Pokémon.
  
  LARGE CHALLENGES: These require more than 6 Pokémon and will get you more points.
  
  VIVILLONS: Each pattern represents a different type. Vivillon is a Bug/Flying Type but whichever pattern you pick you can change one of it's typings. For Example: Meadow pattern you can have it be either Grass/Flying or Bug/Grass.
  
  ALCREMIES: Each set of Sweets will represent a different type. Alcremie is a pure Fairy but like Vivillons, if you purchase 1 of the 7 different types of Alcremie Sweets from the shop they will become a second (dual) type.
  
  

  ONE TIME CHALLENGE:

  Ash: 200 points each
  › Kanto: Lapras, Primeape, Charizard, Muk, Tauros & Snorlax
  › Johto: Bayleaf, Quilava, Heracross, Totodile, Noctowl & Donphan
  › Hoenn: Sceptile, Swellow, Corphish, Torkoal, Glalie & Aipom
  › Sinnoh: Torterra, Infernape, Staraptor, Buizel, Gible & Gliscor
  › Unova: Leavanny, Boldore, Krookodile, Unfezant, Pignite & Snivy
  › Kalos: Goodra, Talonflame, Hawlucha, Noivern, Greninja & Pikachu
  › Alola: Rowlet, Lycanroc (Dusk Form), Incineroar, Meltan, Squirtle, & Charjabug
  › Galar:Dragonite, Gengar, Lucario, Galarian-Farfetch'd, Dracovish, & Pikachu
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  The Bois: 200 points each
  › Brock: Steelix, Geodude, Forretress, Ludicolo, Sudowoodo & Croagunk
  › Tracey: Venonat, Lapras, Marill, Scyther, Dodrio, & Smeargle
  › Max: Shroomish, Poochyena, Shuppet, Munchlax, Ralts, & Poliwag
  › Cilan: Simisage, Ferrothorn, Maractus, Jumpluff, Lilligant, & Whimsicott
  › Clemont: Emolga, Luxray, Heliolisk, Magnezone, Bunnelby, & Chespin
  › Kiawe: Charizard, Turtonator, Alolan-Marowak, Arcanine, Talonflame, & Kangashan
  › Goh:Cinderance, Inteleon, Grookey, Golurk, Darmanitan, & Falinks
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  The Gurls: 200 points each
  › Misty: Starmie, Politoed, Corsola, Horsea, Togetic & Psyduck
  › May: Blaziken, Beautifly, Glaceon, Venusaur, Wartortle, Munchlax or Skitty (any 6)
  › Dawn: Piplup, Buneary, Pachirisu, Mamoswine, Ambipom, Quilava or Togekiss (any 6)
  › Iris: Hydreigon, Druddigon, Archeops, Aggron, Lapras, & Haxorus
  › Serena: Meowstic, Clefable, Jolteon, Absol, Altaria, & Delphox
  › Lillie: Cosmoem, Clefairy, Ribombee, Comfey, Alolan-Vulpix, & Herdier (+100 points)
  › Chloe:Eevee, Yamper, Pidove, Galarian-Ponyta, Alcremie, & Rotom
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  Rivals: 200 points each
  › Gary: Blastoise, Umbreon, Nidoqueen, Magmar, Scizor & Electivire
  › Ritchie: Pikachu, Charizard, Butterfree, Pupitar, Taillow, & Eevee
  › Harrison: Miltank, Hypno, Kecleon, Houndoom, Sneasel & Blaziken
  › Paul: Ninjask, Drapion, Gastrodon, Aggron, Froslass & Honchkrow
  › Hau: Alolan-Raichu, Leafeon, Tauros, Noivern, Crabominable, & Incineroar
  › Gladion: Crobat, Zoroark, Porygon-Z, Lucario, Silvally, & Venusaur
  › Hop: Dubwool, Corviknight, Pincurchin, Snorlax, Cramorant, & Inteleon
  › Marnie: Liepard, Toxicroak, Scrafty, Morpeko [Full Belly], Morpeko [Hangry], & Grimmsnarl
  › Arven: Greedent, Cloyster, Scovillain, Toedscruel, Garganacl & Mabosstiff
  › Nemona:Lycanroc, Goodra, Dudunsparce, Orthworm, Pawmot & Skeledirge
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  Team Rocket: 200 points each - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  › James: Victreebel, Amoonguss, Weezing, Yamask, Chimecho, Growlithe, Inkay, Mime. Jr, Carnivine or Mareanie
  › Jessie: Arbok, Dustox, Woobat, Lickitung, Frillish, Gourgeist, Yanmega, Seviper, Wobbuffet or Mimikyu
  › Butch: Primeape, Drowzee, Hitmontop, Mightyena, Cloyster, Aggron, Shuckle, or Raticate
  › Cassidy: Houndour, Drowzee, Sableye, Tentacruel, Charizard, Granbull, Raticate, or Meowth
  › Giovanni: Persian, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Krookodile, HIppowdon, Garchomp, Rhyperior, or Mewtwo
  (+200 points if Mewtwois included)
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  Champion Teams: 250 points each
  › Blue: Exeggutor, Gyarados, Arcanine, Pidgeot, Alakazam, & Rhydon
  › Lance: Dragonite, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, Charizard, Salamence, & Garchomp
  › Red: Venusaur, Blastoise, Charizard, Snorlax, Lapras, & Pikachu
  › Steven: Metagross, Aggron, Cradily, Armaldo, Skarmory, & Claydol
  › Wallace: Wailord, Tentacruel, Ludicolo, Milotic, Whiscash, & Gyarados
  › Cynthia: Spiritomb, Milotic, Lucario, Togekiss, Roserade, & Garchomp
  › Alder: Accelgor, Bouffalant, Druddigon, Vanilluxe, Escavalier, & Volcarona
  › Diantha: Hawlucha, Tyrantrum, Aurorus, Gourgeist, Goodra, & Mega Gardevoir
  › Kukui: Lycanroc, Alolan Ninetales, Braviary, Magnezone, Snorlax, & Decidueye
  › Leon: Aegislash, Dragapult, Haxorus, Seismitoad, Cinderace, & G-Max Charizard
  › Geeta:Espathra, Gogoat, Veluza, Avalugg, Kingambit, Glimmora
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  "Natural Harmonia Gropius" 200 points each
  › Spring: Politoed, Lanturn, Tentacruel, Starmie, Omastar, & Kabutops
  › Summer: Ninetales, Arcanine, Rapidash, Shiftry, Ninjask, & Leafeon
  › Autumn: Hippowdon, Gastrodon (West), Cradily, Armaldo, Scizor, & Rhyperior
  › Winter:Abomasnow, Vanilluxe, Cloyster, Mamoswine, Froslass, Glaceon
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  The Whole Alphabet! 600 points
  Collect ALL 28 forms of Unown
  Does not have to be in alphabetical order
  
  Trading with Strangers: 200 points + 100 if you name each Pokémon their NPC given names
  Onix (ROCKY), Machop (MUSCLE), Voltorb (VOLTY), Rhydon (DON), Aerodactyl (AEROY), & Rapidash (RUNNY)
  
  Joy at the Pokémon Center: 200 points
  Chansey, Blissey, Audino, Wigglytuff, Comfey, & Indeedee (male or female)
  
  Jenny's Pokémon Emergency! 200 points
  Arcanine, Stunky, Swanna, Herdier, Manectric, & Gumshoos
  
  The Heaviest Pokémon: 200 points
  Avalugg, Stonjourner, Metagross, Copperajah, Cetitan & Mudsdale
  
  Taking the Long Way: 200 points
  Steelix, Orthworm, Dudunsparce, Dragonair, Milotic & Sandaconda
  
  Celadon's Sketchy Prizes: 200 points
  Abra, Vulpix, Wigglytuff, Pinsir, Scyther, & Porygon
  
  Evolution Stubborness: 200 points
  Tauros, Kecleon, Chatot, Stonjourner, Pyukumuku & Flamigo
  
  Unique Names: 200 points
  Eevee, Girafarig, Alomomola, Ekans, Arbok, & Rotom
  
  Pokémon with Items 200 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Sirfetch'd, Marowak, Hypno, Samurott, Conkeldurr, Mr. Rime & Tinkaton
  
  Pseudo-Legendary Master: 500 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, Metagross, Garchomp, Hydreigon, Goodra, Kommo-o, Dragapult, or Baxcalibur
  
  Monkeying Around: 250 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Primeape, Ambipom, Infernape, Simisage, Simipour, Simisear, Oranguru, Passimian, or Rillaboom
  
  Eeveelution Master: 250 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Jolteon, Vaporeon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Glaceon, Leafeon, or Sylveon
  
  The Normal Kids: 200 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Raticate, Furret, Linoone, Bibarel, Watchog, Diggersby, Gumshoos or Greedent
  
  Birds of a Feather: 200 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Pidgeot, Noctowl, Swellow, Staraptor, Unfezant, Talonflame, Toucannon, Corviknight, Kilowattrel or Bombirdier
  Mega Pidgeot and Gmax Corviknight do count!
  
  The Farmhand: 200 points
  Miltank, Skiddo, Dubwool, Mudbray, Rapidash, & Mareep
  
  Noble Knight: 200 points
  Kleavor, Lilligant, Arcanine, Electrode, & Avalugg
  *must be Hisuian variant
  
  Extra-Terrestrial Pokémon: 200 points
  Clefable, Starmie, Lunatone, Solrock, Beheeyem, & Minior
  
  The PokéBand: 250 points
  Exploud, Kricketune, Maractus, Rillaboom, Toxtricity, & Jigglypuff
  
  Who Came First?: 5,000 points
  Rhyhorn, Bulbasaur, Mew, & Arceus
  
  The Cat's Meow (=ↀωↀ=): 200 points + 10 points if in Cat Lover's Club
  Meowth (any region), Skitty, Litten, Glameow, Purrloin & Sprigatito
  
  Puppy Love: 200 points + 10 points if in Dog Lover's Club
  Growlithe, Houndour, Lillipup, Rockruff, Yamper & Fidough
  
  Spider Counsel: 200 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Spinarak, Ariados, Joltik, Galvantula, Dewpider, Araquanid, Tarountula & Spidops
  
  Southern Islands: 750 points
  Togepi, Mew, Ledyba, Marill, Slowking, & Vileplume
  
  "W-Stamped" Pokemon: 200 points
  Kabuto, Vulpix, Wartortle, Arbok, Charmeleon, & Psyduck
  
  Path of Legends: 250 - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Klawf, Bombirdier, Dondozo, Tatsugiri, Great Tusk, Iron Treads, Orthworm.
  
  Joy Ride: 200 points - only 6 of the listed VPPs are required
  Squawkabilly, Cyclizar, Corviknight, Rhyhorn, Mamoswine, Skiddo, Mantine, Revavroom
  
  

  MULTIPLE TIME CHALLENGES:

  Shine Bright Like a Diamond: 400 points per completion
  Raise 6 Shiny Pokémon
  
  Legendary Master: 1,000 points per completion
  Raise 6 Legendary Pokémon
  
  Ancient Times: 500 points per completion
  Raise 6 Fossil Pokémon
  
  Better Together: 400 points per completion
  Raise 6 Pairs
  
  High Above the Clouds: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Flying types.
  
  Stop and Smell the Flowers: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Grass types.
  
  Howl at the Moon: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Dark types.
  
  Hotter than the Sun: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Fire types.
  
  Under the Sea: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Water types.
  
  Fists of Fury: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Fighting types.
  
  Creepy Crawlers: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Bug types.
  
  Cold-Hearted: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Ice types.
  
  Metal Worker: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Steel types.
  
  Strike Down Like a Thunderstorm: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Electric types.
  
  Playing In the Dirt: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Ground types.
  
  Like All the Others: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Normal types.
  
  Smells Like Garbage: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Poison types.
  
  Gone Mental: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Psychic types.
  
  Legendary Trainer: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Dragon types.
  
  Souls of the Damned: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Ghost types.
  
  Cute Little Pokémon: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Fairy types.
  
  Earthbender: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Rock types.
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  Red Rabble: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Red Pokémon.
  
  Yellow Jamboree: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Yellow Pokémon.
  
  Green Gala: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Green Pokémon.
  
  Blue Battalion: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Blue Pokémon.
  
  Purple Prom: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Violet Pokémon.
  
  Pink Posse: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Pink Pokémon.
  
  Brown Bash: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Brown Pokémon.
  
  Grey Gathering: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Grey Pokémon.
  
  White Masquerade: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 White Pokémon.
  
  Black Blowout: 175 points per completion
  Raise 6 Black Pokémon.
  *A list of all Pokémon grouped by color can be found here!
  
  

  FORMS:

  Rotom Does Not Compute: 300 points
  Raise 1 Normal Rotom, 1 Heat Rotom, 1 Wash Rotom, 1 Fan Rotom, 1 Frost Rotom, & 1 Mow Rotom
  
  Floette's Secret Meadow: 300 points
  Raise 1 Red Floette, 1 Orange Floette, 1 Yellow Floette, 1 Blue Floette, 1 White Floette, & 1 AZ's Eternal Floette
  
  Cloud Nine: 200 points
  Raise a Normal Castform, a Sunny Castform, a Rainy Castform, & a Snowy Castform
  
  Evolution of the Seasons: 200 points
  Raise a Spring Sawsbuck, a Summer Sawsbuck, an Autumn Sawsbuck, & a Winter Sawsbuck
  
  Vivillons Of The World: 300 points each
  › Version 1: Meadow (Grass), Polar (Dragon), Tundra (Steel), Continental (Rock), Garden (Poison) & Elegant (Fairy)
  › Version 2: Icy Snow (Ice), Modern (Normal), Marine (Ghost), Archipelago (Electric), High Plains (Flying) & Sandstorm (Ground)
  › Version 3: River (Bug), Monsoon (Dark), Savanna (Psychic), Sun (Fire), Ocean (Water) & Jungle (Fighting)
  Does NOT include Fancy or Poke Ball patterns. Both are only obtainable during special events.
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 1,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  Welcome to Alola: 250 points
  Raise 6 Alolan Pokémon
  This challenge only counts towards Alolan regional variants. Read more about regional forms here.
  
  Welcome to Galar: 250 points
  Raise 6 Galarian Pokémon
  This challenge only counts towards Galar regional variants. Read more about regional forms here.
  
  Welcome to Hisui: 250 points
  Raise 6 Hisuian Pokémon
  This challenge does not include Noble/Alpha Pokémon. Read more about regional forms here.
  
  The Scarlet Book: 250 points
  Raise 6 Scarlet exclusive Paradox Pokémon, the ancient Pokémon (Great Tusk, Brute Bonnet, Sandy Shocks, Scream Tail, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing, Roaring Moon, and Koraidon)
  You get an extra 200 points if you use Koraidon. Read more about Paradox Pokémon here.
  
  The Violet Book: 250 points
  Raise 6 Violet exclusive Paradox Pokémon, the future Pokémon (Iron Treads, Iron Moth, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Thorns, Iron Bundle, Iron Valiant, and Miraidon)
  You get an extra 200 points if you use Miraidon. Read more about Paradox Pokémon here.
  
  By completing both Scarlet and Violet Book challenges, you'll get an extra 1000 points
  
  

  LARGE CHALLENGES:
  (Require more than 6 Pokemon)

  Minior Rainbow: 350 points
  › Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo & Violet
  
  Tasty 'Mons: 700 points
  Raise 10 "Food Inspired" Pokemon
  
  › Examples: Alcremie Line, Cherubi, Vanillite Line, Slurpuff Line, Exeggcute, Applin Line, Bounsweet, Tropius, or Sunkern. Others up to staff discretion.
  
  Stylin' Furfrou: 650 points
  › Heart (Psychic), Star (Ice), Diamond (Fire), Debutante (Electric), Matron (Fairy), Dandy (Grass), La Reine (Steel), Kabuki (Fighting), Pharaoh (Ghost)
  
  Super Pokémon Bros Ultimate!: 1,000 points
  › Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Mewtwo, Lucario, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Greninja, & Incineroar
  
  Baby Shower: 300 points each - ONLY BABY POKEMON COUNT
  › Pichu, Togepi, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Smoochum, & Tyrogue.
  Baby Shower 2 - The Unexpected Sequel:
  › Elekid, Magby, Azurill, Wynaut, Budew, & Chingling.
  Baby Shower 3 - The Accidental Trifecta:
  › Bonsly, Mime Jr., Happiny, Munchlax, Riolu, & Mantyke.
  
  Upon completing Baby Shower #1 - #3 you are rewarded with 1 shiny, GMax Amped Form Toxtricity & 1 shiny, GMax Lowkey Toxtricity
  
  Royal Challenge: 1,200 points
  › Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Seaking, Slowking, Slaking, & Empoleon.
  Regal Challenge
  › Kingdra, Kingler, Vespiquen, Tsareena, Tyrantrum, & Wailord.
  Knight Challenge
  › Escavalier, Bisharp, Sirfetch'd, Gallade, Aegislash, & Corviknight.
  
  Sweet Alcremie: 800 points each
  › Strawberry (Fire): Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  › Berry (Ice): Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  › Heart (Psychic): Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  › Clover (Grass): Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  › Flower (Bug): Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  › Star (Electric): Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  › Ribbon (Ghost):Vanilla, Ruby Cream, Matcha, Mint, Lemon, Salted, Ruby Swirl, Caramel & Rainbow
  
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  Zodiac Challenge:1,000 points each
  
  › PokéZodiac #1: Stoutland, Emboar, Raticate, Tauros, Raikou, & Lopunny.
  › PokéZodiac #2: Gyarados, Serperior, Keldeo, Gogoat, Ambipom, & Blaziken.
  Completing ALL challenges in this category earns you an additional 3,000 points & 1 free shiny VPP
  
  Arceus Type Creation: 10,000 + 1 guaranteed shiny VPP
  Collect ALL 18 types of Arceus
  You can now get Arceus in every type. You must have the appropriate Type Plate to obtain Type Arceus (or the Legend Plate to obtain a second Normal Arceus). Arceus will then need 2 Normal and 1 Type Pokémon + the Type Plate. You DO NOT need to wait 10 Pokémon to do Type Arceus.
  
  Silvally Type Memory: 10,000 + 1 guaranteed shiny VPP
  Collect ALL 18 types of Silvally
  
  Pokémon Mega-thon: 10,000 + 1 guaranteed shiny VPP
  Raise 10 Mega Pokémon
  
  GMax Pokémon Collection: 10,000 + 1 guaranteed shiny VPP
  Collect 10 GMax Pokémon
  
  You're the Alpha!: 5000 + 1 guaranteed shiny VPP
  Collect 10 Alpha Pokémon
• Points are distributed to you by VPP staff with most Pokemon you receive. They can also be earned by collecting medals, completing challenges, or even given out during events! You can exchange Points for items in the VPP Mart. Items are required in order for you to be able to obtain and evolve certain Pokémon!
  
  › Community Pokémon Points: 250
  › Regular Pokémon Points: 70
  › Tag-Team Regular Points: 100
  › GMax Pokémon Regular Points: 90
  › GMax Tag-Team Points: 110
  › Mega Pokémon Regular Points: 85
  › Mega Tag-Team Points: 100
  › Terastal Pokémon Regular Points: 85
  › Terastal Tag-Team Points: 100
  › Legendary Regular Points: 180
  › Tag-Team Legendary Points: 160
  › Alpha Regular Points: 90
  › Tag-Team Alpha Points: 90
  › Noble Pokémon Points: 100
  › Ultra Beasts Regular Points: 200
  › Tag-Team Ultra Beasts Points: 160
  › Regular Pair Points: 125
  › Regular Trio Points: 150
  › Unown Points: 20
  › Master Points: 10
  
  Seasonal and Club Pokémon always give the same amount of points as their regular version.
• You can earn Medals for raising a certain number of Pokémon from each type. All VPPs, including reward Pokémon count towards medals.
  
  
  • Reaching each Medal tier earns you points.
  • After you reach a tier, your total keeps accumulating towards the next tier. You don't need to start over.
  • Dual types count towards BOTH Medal types. Example: Trevenant counts +1 towards Ghost AND Grass medals.
  • For earning a Gold Medal, you can claim any regular Reward Pokémon and it will have a 50/50 chance of being shiny. (Please see the "Reward Pokémon" section under the "Special" tab in part one of this guide for more information on what types of VPPs you can claim)
  • For earning a Platinum Medal, you can claim any regular Reward Pokémon and it will have a 100% chance of being shiny. (Please see the "Reward Pokémon" section under the "Special" tab in part one of this guide for more information on what types of VPPs you can claim)
  • To collect your Medal, post in the Obtain Your Pokémon thread saying you're ready to be checked for whichever Medal you're going for. Remember to list each VPP that applies. One of the VPP Staff will check your Trainer Stats and award you your medal & points.
  
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  PC Exclusive Badges

  For your profile!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  *Badges are ONLY handed out at staff discretion*
• You can earn ribbons for completing various tasks including raising VPPs, beating some challenges, and reaching certain milestones!
  
  
  • After obtaining 5 Ribbons, you can claim one free regular Reward Pokémon and 500 points. You can also then apply for the "Ribbon Ribbon". (Please see the "Reward Pokémon" section under the "Special" tab in part one of this guide for more information on what types of VPPs you can claim)
  • For every 5 additional Ribbons earned after that, you may claim another VPP and 500 points. There are currently 28 Ribbons available, meaning you can earn up to 5 VPPs! If you have an idea, help us make more!
  • Everyone who obtains and completes their first VPP earns the "Best Friend Ribbon".
  • You may request a Ribbon if you think you've reached the requirements. To collect your Ribbon, post in the Obtain Your Pokémon thread saying you're ready to be checked for whichever Ribbon you're going for. One of the VPP Staff will check your Trainer Stats for your Pokémon and hand out your ribbon and points / requested VPP if applicable!
  
  
  
  
  Best Friend Ribbon - Obtain your first VPP.
  
  
  
  5 VPPs Ribbon - Collect a total of 5 VPPs.
  
  
  
  First Shiny Ribbon - Obtain our first shiny (can be collected with the best friend ribbon).
  
  
  
  First Legendary Ribbon - Obtain your first Legendary Pokémon (event Pokémon do not count).
  
  
  
  5 Master Challenges Ribbon - Obtain 50 VPPs.
  
  
  
  Tag-Team Ribbon - Participate in at least 1 Tag-Team VPP.
  
  
  
  Dyad Champ Ribbon - Participate in at least 20 Tag-Team VPPs.
  
  
  
  Birthday Ribbon - A ribbon only given on your Birthday!
  
  
  
  Shiny Collector Ribbon - A Ribbon given to those lucky enough to have 15 shiny Pokémon!
  
  
  
  PC Anniversary Ribbon - A ribbon only given on your annual PC anniversary.
  
  
  
  PC Enthusiast Ribbon - Make 50,000 posts on PC! (does not apply retroactively)
  
  
  
  Starter Ribbon - Obtain every Starter Pokémon (currently)
  
  
  
  Arceus Ribbon - Obtain your first Arceus
  
  
  
  Collect 100 VPPs Ribbon - Collect 100 VPPs
  
  
  
  Club Members Ribbon - Be a member of all Pokémon Type Clubs in The Clubhouse
  
  
  
  Just the way you are Ribbon - Obtain 10 NFE (not fully evolved) VPPs.
  
  
  
  Lookin' Good Ribbon - Have awesome looking or well organized Breeder Stats
  **note: you may only receive this ribbon once unless you have been rejected**
  
  
  
  Ribbon Ribbon - Obtain 5 Ribbons
  
  
  
  Collect 500 VPPs Ribbon - Collect 500 VPPs
  
  
  
  Link Ribbon - Trade 6 VPPs
  
  
  
  Compulsive Shopper Ribbon - Spend 10,000 points in the Mart
  
  
  
  Mythic Ribbon - Obtain 10 Legendary Pokémon or Ultra Beasts (not including all Arceus forms)
  
  
  
  Eeveelution Ribbon - Obtain every Eevee evolution + every shiny evolution
  
  
  
  World of VPP Ribbon - Obtain ALL THE FULLY EVOLVED VPPS (not including Legendaries, forms, Megas, Gmax, & Alphas)
  
  
  
  Universe of VPP Ribbon - Obtain ALL THE FULLY EVOLVED VPPS including Legendaries, forms, Megas, Gmax, & Alphas
  
  
  
  Challenge Endurance Ribbon - Complete EVERY CHALLENGE at least ONCE
  
  
  
  Influencer Ribbon - Help the VPP Section grow by offering ideas, challenges, and events!
  
  
  
  VPP Staff Ribbon - Ribbon only given to those who have worked as current or former Staff in VPP.
  
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  Participation Ribbon #1 - #6 - Ribbons reserved for future contests / community events.
  
  
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• Dates Significant in Pokémon

  Post in the Obtain a VPP thread to get any awards associated with these dates!
  
  Please note that you must obtain a date-relevant Pokémon on the day to be awarded the prizes. For instance, August 15th; you must request a Ghost type Pokémon to get the prizes/perks associated with this date! Likewise, on February 3rd, you can only get the additional 100 points if you request a VPP on that date.
  
  Just acknowledging the date or obtaining a non-type relevant VPP will not earn you any of the below prizes!
  
  Lastly, any date that offers a free VPP can only be requested ONCE. For January 12th, you can request a Psyduck and points. But, once next year rolls around, you cannot receive another free Psyduck. Just extra points. Please always double check to make sure you don't already have the VPP!
  
  
  • January 12th: Junichi Masuda's Birthday +100 points & 1 Psyduck
    A Japanese video game composer, director, designer, producer, and programmer best known for his work in the Pokémon franchise.
  • January 27th: Ken Sugimori's Birthday +100 points & 1 Gastly
    The original artwork for all 151 Generation I Pokémon were illustrated by Sugimori.
  • February 3rd: Setsubun +100 points
    A "seasonal division" festival for the transition from Winter to Spring in the Japanese Lunar calendar.
  • February 11th: National Foundation Day +100 points
    Celebrates the ascension of Emperor Jimmu to the throne in 660 B.C., thus laying the foundations of Japan.
  • February 27th: National Pokémon Day! +500 points
    An annual celebration of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green.
  • April 29th: Greenery Day +100 points & -10 posts on all Grass Type Pokémon
    A day to commune with nature and to be thankful for its blessings.
  • May 5th: Children's Day +100 points
    On this day, families raise Carp-shaped windsocks to celebrate family.
  • May 22nd: Ash Ketchum's Birthday +200 points
    The birthday of the titular protagonist of the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum! How old is he again?
  • July 7th: Tanabata "Star Festival" +100 points & 1 Star Alcremie Sweet
    
    
    On this day, people make a wish for the future, dedicated to the love of two stars separated by the Milky Way.
  • August 15th: Obon Festival + 100 points & -10 posts on all Ghost Type Pokémon
    Japan's "Day of the Dead", when the spirits are said to walk the Earth.
  • August 28th: Satoshi Tajiri's Birthday + 200 points & 1 Poliwag
    The creator of Pokémon, responsible for the initial concepts which would lead to the phenomenon as it exists today.
  • December 6th: Satoru Iwata's Birthday +200 points & 1 Jigglypuff
    The former president and CEO of Nintendo and Nintendo of America. Credited in 39 individual Pokémon games.
  • December 23rd: Emperor Akihito's Birthday +100 points
    Akihito presided over the Heisei era - Heisei being an expression of achieving peace worldwide.
  
  Dates with post reductions are allowed to stack with club or seasonal VPPs!
• Each Pokémon club you are a member of gets a discount of 30 posts. Legendaries, Ultra Beasts, Pairs & Trios, Tag-Team Alphas, and Unown do NOT apply for this reduction. Only clubs from the Clubhouse that is specific to a certain type of Pokémon are permitted for this discount.
  
  VPPs that apply for Club discounts
  
  
  • Regular Club Pokémon (145 posts)
  • Tag-Team Club (170 posts)
  • GMax Tag-Team Club (195 posts)
  • Mega Tag-Team Club (180 posts)
  • Terastal Tag-Team Club (180 posts)
  • Mega Club (170 posts)
  • GMax Club (195 posts)
  • Alpha Club (170 posts)
  • Terastal Club (170 posts)
  
  

  Currently Participating Clubs

  - The Fairy Initiative (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=412930)
  Only applies to Fairy type Pokemon
  - The Nature Club (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=440703)
  Only applies to Grass & Bug type Pokemon
  - The Water Type Club (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=471147)
  Only applies to Water type Pokemon
  - The Glacial Gathering (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=459149)
  Only applies to Ice type Pokemon
  - The Dragon's Ascent (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=424709)
  Only applies to Dragon type Pokemon
  - The Cosmic Channelers (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=470330)
  Only applies to Psychic type Pokemon
• Welcome! Here you can learn all about how trading works within VPP!
  
  Trading is a fundamental staple of the Pokémon franchise and we feel it should be given a greater amount of consideration and attention than it has in VPP's past. The VPP staff team have reconstructed trading from the ground up, and we feel this new system will benefit the community and integrate trading into VPP much better than before! Our goal is to offer as many freedoms as we can, while still keeping reasonable limits, in order to prevent this new system from being abused. As such, we have established a new set of rules below.
  
  
  

  Introducing: New & Updated Items!

  THE LINK CABLE
  
  Any trainers looking to participate in trading must have a Link Cable in their inventory. It can be purchased for 1,500 points in the Mart. However, the Link Cable now comes with a few added changes and bonuses. Owning a Link Cable means you can trade VPPs that are harder to obtain (Megas, GMax, Legendaries, etc). On top of that, you may receive more than one VPP during a trade if your trading partner agrees - as long as that other trainer also owns a Link Cable. We hope this can be used to encourage users to exchange more "high tier" VPPs with one another and get better and fairer trades as a result.
  
  EXCHANGE TOKENS
  
  Now available in the Mart is a new consumable item, the Exchange Token! We've included this item in order to make trading more accessible to trainers earlier in their VPP journeys. This item costs 150 points and can be used one time to initiate a 1 VPP for 1 VPP trade with another user who also has an Exchange Token. Plus, it comes with a secret benefit: if you have purchased x10 Exchange Tokens in total, you are automatically gifted the Link Cable! Exchange Tokens only allow you to trade 1 Regular/Seasonal VPP for another 1 Regular/Seasonal VPP. Any other kind of Pokémon, or number of Pokémon traded, is banned until you purchase or unlock a Link Cable.
  
  
  
  
  

  THE TRADING RULEBOOK

  These new rules are drastically different to the ones you may be familiar with. Staff have concluded that the previous trading model was too restrictive and didn't incentivize trainers to actually engage in trading. Please make sure you read though the following carefully:
  
  
  
  

  IMPORTANT: all users must follow these guidelines:

  
  

  • Regular & Seasonal VPPs can be traded ONCE a week.
    - Requires a Link Cable / Exchange Token
  • Mega/GMax/Alpha/Terastal VPPs can be traded ONCE every six months.
    - Requires a Link Cable
  • Legendaries/Ultra Beasts/Noble VPPs can ONLY be traded annually.
    - Requires a Link Cable
    • You can only initiate ONE trade, but you can receive multiple VPPs as long as both parties have a Link Cable.
      You can offer, or request, more than one Pokémon in return for a high value VPP such as a shiny or Legendary as long as both parties own a Link Cable. You will then be placed on a cool-down list for that type of Pokémon until they can be traded again.
    • Community VPPs, Unown, MissingNo formes, Pairs & Trios, and Tag-Team Pokémon CANNOT be traded.
      - Note: This does not mean there won't be trading events in the future that may allow banned VPPs.

  
  
  
  
  
  • Both users must have the Link Cable or an Exchange Token in order to trade.
    *Please read above for more information on the differences between these two items.
  • A traded VPP now has no restrictions on how it can be used by the new owner! This is why we have created a cool-down period between trades. The VPP is eligible to be used for medals, Masters, Challenges, obtaining Legendaries, and adds to your VPP total. VPPs that have been traded away are likewise not removed from that person's achievements.
  • All VPPs that have been traded away MUST be recorded as being traded in your Breeder Stats, including to who and for what. Likewise, all VPPs received in a trade must be denoted as such.
  
  
  EXAMPLE #1 - TRADED VPP AWAY
  
  Pikachu @ 6,002
  Hatch @ 6,017
  Raichu @ Level 100: 6,177
  Shiny: No
  Points: 70
  Used for: Nothing
  Challenge: Strike Down Like a Thunderstorm
  Traded to Megan for Glaceon
  
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  EXAMPLE #2 - VPP RECIEVED VIA TRADE
  
  Eevee @ 1,889
  Hatch @ 1,904
  Glaceon @ Level 100: 2,064
  Shiny: No
  Points: N/A
  Used for: Nothing yet
  Challenge: Eeveelution Master
  Obtained in trade for Fairy's Raichu
  
  
  
  
  
  • Previously traded VPPs can be put up for trade multiple times.
    - You could technically even be traded the same Pokémon back at some point!
  • VPPs that have been traded away cannot retroactively be used for a challenge or legendary after the trade. While a traded VPP does not "vanish" from a user's overall total, that Pokémon is PERMANENTLY restricted from being assigned to a new challenge or used to obtain a Legendary once the trade is complete. Newly obtained VPPs, however, are free to be used as the new owner wishes.
    
    Examples:
    - Fairy traded Charmander to Megan. Charmander can no longer be attributed to any VPP game mechanic by Fairy.
    - Megan just received Charmander from Fairy in a trade! Megan can use Charmander towards a challenge and to obtain a Legendary if desired!
  • It is not possible to retroactively "stack" trades. If 5 weeks pass without you making a trade, you cannot make suddenly make 5 Regular/Season trades.
  • Users are permitted to trade Mega Pokémon and GMax Pokémon as long as the trade partner has the required items as well.
    Example:
    - Fairy cannot trade Mega Gardevoir to Roni because Roni does not own a Mega Ring!
    - This applies to any VPP that requires a permanent upgrade to obtain via normal means.
  
  
  
  

  • Imprudent trading for the sole purpose of abusing VPP game mechanics is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. VPP Staff expects users to act responsibly while trading and not arrange ways to exploit this system in order to "win" VPP. Doing so will have consequences.
    - As with every new system there are bound to be bugs and growing pains. We expect this will be the case here as well. It is perfectly fine to trade multiple VPPs for the purpose of reaching different goals, as that's a legitimate strategy of the game. However, deliberately looking for exploits or arranging potentially game breaking trades can result in expulsion from VPP's trading program and possibly other penalties including, but not limited to, infractions on your PC account.
    - Users are expected to adhere to the "spirit" of VPP trading and only use it for fun, reasonable, and intended purposes. As we encounter issues that might come up, VPP Staff reserve the right to expand upon this and create new rules to eliminate any loopholes.
    - If you're not sure: ASK! Staff are always available to help if you have any questions. If you're unsure if your trade is allowed, don't hesitate to reach out and ask.

  
  
  
  
  

  Agreed to a trade? Now what?

  Now, both you and your trade partner must post in the Obtain a Pokémon thread with the following form. Then, once the trade offer has been reviewed and approved by VPP Staff, we will let you know that your trade has been successful or, if unsuccessful, why that would be the case.
  
  
  
  
  NAME:
  TRADE PARTNER:
  POKEMON BEING TRADED:
  POKEMON BEING RECEIVED:
  
  
  
  
  

  HAVE FUN!

• Q: So exactly how can I use different VPPs?
  A: Let's say you have a Moltres which is a Fire & Flying type. Moltres can be used to add one "point" towards each Medal for both Fire and Flying. Moltres can also be used to complete a challenge, such as the "Legendary Master" Challenge or any other it is applicable towards. Moltres can also be used for a number of different Ribbons, depending on what it applies for. For example: the "First Legendary Ribbon". However, if Moltres is not your first Legendary, but your 50th VPP, it might award you the "Master Challenges Ribbon" instead. Lastly, Moltres can be used to obtain another Legendary Pokemon. For example: You can use Moltres's Fire Type towards Heatran, and its Flying Type towards Tornadus. Due to its status as a Legendary Pokemon, Moltres can even be used to summon an Ultra Beast!
  
  It is in your best interest to keep how you use your VPPs and their typings organized.
  
  Q: So in summary, how many times can I use a Pokémon towards challenge & Legendary requirements?
  A: A dual-type Pokémon can be used up to 3 times. Once towards a challenge and once for each of its two typings towards Legendary Pokémon / sets etc. A single type Pokémon can be used twice, once towards a challenge, once towards requirements. A Terastal Pokémon gets an extra use corresponding to its Tera Type. A Pokémon cannot be used more than once towards the same set of requirements.
  
  Q: I have an idea for a Challenge or a new Ribbon!
  A: Great! Contact any of the current VPP staff and we'll review your proposal.
  
  Q: I started an [insert type] Club! Can it be included with the list of Clubs?
  A: As long as the Clubhouse Moderators, VisionofMilotic & Ninetales, approve your thread - and you ask the VPP staff, your club will most likely be accepted.
  
  Q: Can I get a post-reduction for both Club and Seasonal at the same time?
  A: No. Because you get more of a discount for being part of a Club so that will be taken into account first.
  
  

  Organizing your VPPs: Suggestions

  VPP can be as complex and in-depth, or as shallow and easy going as you'd like it to be. You can just ask for Pokémon, complete the posts, wait four months, remember VPP exists, come back and ask for another -- all without paying any mind to points, or medals, or ribbons, or anything else! As long as the Pokémon you want doesn't come with some requirement (which the staff will tell you about, if you're not sure), you're free to come and go as you please. On the other hand, we have users who are meticulous with their stats, know the rules better than most, already have +100 VPPs, and calculate things to an obsessive degree. For those looking for a more developed and structured experience, but don't necessarily want to make VPP you're entire forum existence, we have a few recommendations for you!
  
  
  1. Reading our rules should obviously be the first thing.
  2. Make a breeder stats thread. You don't want to keep all your Pokémon stats in your head. It doesn't need to be fancy, or detailed, or anything special, this is just for record keeping.
  3. When you request a VPP, keep and post the info we give you in that stats thread. It will look something like this:
     
     Eevee @ 10
     Hatch @ 25
     Sylveon Level 100 @ 185
     Shiny: N/A
     Points: 70
     • > List the challenge you intend to use the Pokémon for.
     • > List the Pokémon's typing so you know what medal(s) to apply it to.
     • > List the challenge you have used the Pokémon for if applicable..
     • > List if you use the Pokémon to obtain a Legendary / Pair & Trio.
  4. Add up all your Points. As you accumulate more, you can spend them on items for new Pokémon if you want.
  5. Keep some kind of inventory, so if you do buy upgrades / items you know what you have.
  6. Keep count of how many VPPs you have. 10 VPPs = a Masters Challenge which means free Pokémon.
  7. You also need to wait 10 VPPs between each Legendary so having a count of that is useful too.
  8. Make sure you post your VPPs in order, as in, the order you requested/completed them in.
  9. Don't start a Tag-Team if you know you're not going to take it seriously. It's also a good idea to choose a partner who posts at the same pace as you.
  10. It's up to you to request Ribbons, Medals, Master VPPs, Birthday VPPs, Anniversary VPPs, etc. Staff aren't going to hunt you down!
  11. You can come and go as you please. But even if it has been a year and you haven't finished your current VPP, we do expect you to complete it before you get another.
  12. All of the above is just suggestions if you want to make your VPP experience easier.
  13. The most important rule... have fun! :)